Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4422
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FTA to the rescue
From February 2008 London will operate its Low Emission Zone (LEZ), restricting free access to the area within the M25 to vehicles meeting certain emissions standards.
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ArticleSpotlight on bulbs
The bulb sector, in common with many others, is having to contend with problems related to the weather, pest and disease, and increased consolidation among growers. But, as Michael Barker finds out, the industry remains upbeat.
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ArticleWaitrose backs the English rose
Waitrose has made a commitment to stock ‘forgotten’ varieties of English roses as part of a drive to stock British flowers.
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Food sector quizzed on sustainability
A survey of food businesses carried out by ADAS has revealed a "poor" level of understanding of sustainability within the food sector.
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ArticleDunnes turns 'Good Natured'
Irish retail chain Dunnes has turned ‘Good Natured’ in its bid to stock pesticide-free strawberries and raspberries
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Water matters to NFU
Despite this summer’s floods, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has launched a report to show how farmers are working to conserve one of nature’s most precious resources - water.
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SWRG gears up to welcome growers
This year’s South West Regional Growers Show is promising a range of enhancements to benefit grower visitors
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Kenya fights back
Kenya’s vice president Moody Awori has asked the Kenya high commission in London to aggressively lobby policy makers in the UK against imposing restrictions on airlifted horticultural produce from Kenya.
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Rare damson trees discovered
Two rare Blue Violet damson trees have been discovered in an orchard, Crothwaite, near Kendall, in the Lake District.
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ArticlePromoting the interests of UK flowers and plants
Andrea Caldecourt took over as chief executive of the Flowers & Plants Association earlier this year. She talks to Emma Haslett about her hopes for the future of the organisation, her route into the industry and the importance of good promotion.
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ArticleAcquisition of a Company
The increasing trend of consolidation within horticulture has meant mergers and acquisitions are more common than ever. Christopher Sykes presents a how-to guide of what to look out for.
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Backing for UK top fruit
It’s good to hear M&S come out in support of UK top fruit this season, insisting that it will only be stocking English
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Bakkavör buys Exotic Farm Produce
The Bakkavör Group has acquired the Exotic Farm Produce (EFP) group. The deal was announced on Tuesday, after more than six months of negotiation.
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ArticleThe Co-op strips its cucumbers
The Co-operative is to become the first retailer in the UK to launch “naked” cucumbers - by stripping the plastic shrink-wrap from whole cucumbers.
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ArticleCGMA thinks green
New Covent Garden looks set to become one of the capital’s greenest places of business as it steps up its war on waste.
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New solution offered
Lingwood Food Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of food-processing equipment, has announced that it has teamed up with Italian manufacturer, Siate srl, to provide flexible tray sealing solutions for the food industry.
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ArticleSweet music at Southport
Flavour Fresh Salads faced the music at the recent Southport Flower show.
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Host of attractions at IPPC
Commercial attendees to the International Plant Protection Congress & Exhibition (IPPC) will have access to an unprecedented range of attractions at this year's event, says organiser, British Crop Production Enterprises (BCPE).